Cost of living in Argentina compared to Macao
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| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,976 (151 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,085 (106 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,600 (30 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,801 (12 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,407 (29 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,638 (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,535 (49 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,683 (18 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,266 (8 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,379 (16 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,310 (55 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,539 (23 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,230 (8 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $902,384 (5,923 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $637,633 (4,185 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $91,820 (603 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $641,141 (4,208 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $462,025 (3,033 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,722 (477 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,458 (121 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $486,761 (3,195 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294,814 (1,935 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,075 (46 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,376 (42 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,776 (734 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $60,654 (398 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,402 (994 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,939 (827 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 (228,330 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,282 (8 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $51,602 (339 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,477 (62 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,415 (200 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,590 (220 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 (86 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $5,908 (39 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 (37 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,712 (24 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 (23 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,550 (82 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Argentina | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 (234 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 (98 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 (416 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 (493 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 (81 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 (35 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,344 (29 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 (5,698 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 (7 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $47,239 (310 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 (34 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,419 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Macao
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